Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- List of Figures
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- PART I The Framework of Strategic Human Resource Management
- PART II Context of SHRM
- PART III Strategy Formulation
- PART IV Strategy Implementation
- 6 Strategic Human Resource Planning and Staffing
- 7 Strategic Training and Development
- 8 Performance Management and Compensation
- 9 Employee Relations, Engagement, and Termination
- PART V Strategy Evaluation
- Index
8 - Performance Management and Compensation
from PART IV - Strategy Implementation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 April 2019
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- List of Figures
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- PART I The Framework of Strategic Human Resource Management
- PART II Context of SHRM
- PART III Strategy Formulation
- PART IV Strategy Implementation
- 6 Strategic Human Resource Planning and Staffing
- 7 Strategic Training and Development
- 8 Performance Management and Compensation
- 9 Employee Relations, Engagement, and Termination
- PART V Strategy Evaluation
- Index
Summary
Chapter Overview
This chapter discusses the concept of performance appraisal and performance management. The limitations of the traditional appraisal process are identified. It focuses on the need to move from performance appraisal to performance management. Further, the concepts of compensation and rewards are discussed. The difference between traditional compensation and strategic compensation is highlighted. Various types of strategic compensation systems are examined. Issues related to compensation of top-level executives are also discussed.
Learning Objectives
To understand the concept and process of performance appraisal
To appreciate the need to move from performance appraisal to performance management
To understand the differences between traditional compensation and strategic compensation
To get familiarized with various types of strategic compensation systems
OPENING STORY
Evolving Performance Management Paradigm
Although performance management is a new concept, its origin can be traced back to many ancient civilizations and religious scriptures.
The Pre-historic Times
There is evidence that suggest that the first cave dwellers were handling issues of HR performance. The ancient Paleolithic men focused on selection of leaders, skill development, and so on.
The Ancient Egyptian Philosophy
Egyptians developed well-defined hierarchies with job descriptions. They deployed several time-saving performance management techniques, showing an understanding of what later evolved as time and motion study.
The Babylonian Philosophy
The famous leader Hammurabi prepared the first code of law and emphasized on learning and performance management.
The Chinese Philosophy
In ancient China, principles of people management were well developed. Confucius, the ancient Chinese thinker, focused on fair dealings vis-à-vis people and the role of a good leader in guiding people's performance.
Ancient Indian Philosophy
Indian scriptures are replete with ideas related to managing people. Valmiki, in his epic Ramayana, observed that high performers must get recognition. The Bhagavad-Gita recommends self-management, transformational leadership, and motivation for enhancing performance. Chanakya talked about incentive for performance in his treatise Artha-Shastra.
The Hebrew Philosophy
Hebrew history gives examples of leadership and performance management. Moses, the great leader, served as one of best examples of a participative human resource approach.
The Roman Philosophy
The Romans made use of many modern-day concepts like job descriptions, hierarchy with scalar chains of command, restructuring to enhance performance.
Biblical Philosophy
The Bible asks employers to be benevolent and value justice and equality. A manager must be honest so that workers reciprocate with hard work and higher performance.
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- Strategic Human Resource Management , pp. 232 - 267Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019